I know I skipped Part 2 and that much of this report is delivered through astro-babble, but I'm too booked preparing for my talk in Portland tomorrow to properly translate now. Perhaps this gets the point across...

It's interesting that Baracula would decide to strike Syria two weeks ago, then hold of for Congressional approval. No surprise astrologically that he stayed the war hammer on 8/31/13 when the Moon conjuncted Jupiter in Cancer to bring extra love from the Nurturing Mother archetype. But why wait for 9/9/13 for Congressional debate? Is it simply because Congress returns from seasonal break today or is there something more? Is a decision that could escalate world tensions in the Middle East to the point of World War not more important than overpaid vacation?

When I first started astrologizing over the Syria situation, I looked to today's 9/9/13 date with some concern due to the exact Leo Mars Square to Scorpio Saturn, Moon, and Lunar North Node. This is the type of powerful alignment the wonky ruling wizards dream of. The extreme dark side of Scorpio Mars Square Leo Mars is an out of control tyrant secretly plotting world dominance. Sound familiar?

But what is the bright side? How about the Good King (Mars in Leo) empowered through emotional strength and honesty? Why does this one not seem as likely? I'm comforted, however, knowing Messenger Mercury has joined Goddess Venus in the Libra sign of balance, equality, and justice. If democracy is real, She has a good opportunity to prove herself today.

Today's precise Leo Mars Square Scorpio Saturn aspect is the Integration stage of the seeds of Libra Intention that were planted when Mars and Scorpio were last conjunct on August 15th, 2012. This conjunction occurred at 24 degrees, 49 minutes Libra, bringing more hope from the equality, justice, and service to other archetype. I could go on and on, but I am most interested that the Precession of the Equinoxes has shifted the constellations such that 24 degrees Libra is the current home to Spica, the brightest star of the Ceremonial Priestess constellation and the ancient stellar symbol for Virgo.

This brings my attention again to the 1964-1968 Pluto-Uranus Conjunction in Virgo that seeded the intentions of rEvolution now in First Quarter Conflict / Resolution stage as Capricorn Pluto squares Aires Uranus. Times are crazy and we are again reminded of the importance to honor the rightful ways of Virgo within each of us... Devoted Sacred Work and UNDEPENDENCE.

The more rEvolutionary energy we allow in our own lives, the less of it the wizards will have to use for their tragic magic. Have you been called to leave that job to pursue your true calling?... now's the time!!! Called to leave a relationship or to start one? Called to travel? Called to plant a garden? Called to start a band? Called to forgive your father? Called to write a book? It's go time.

I'm additionally comforted by Scorpio Moon and North Lunar Node participating in this Mars - Saturn Square. The Moon brings some Cancerian love to the mix again and North Node reminding us that the soul growth of our collective consciousness is heading towards rewriting rules to return rightful Scorpio. It's time to honor the true emotional experience and expression of our deep emotions, passions, and desires. Let's free ourselves from the belief systems that have kept us from following our highest excitement now.

War without reflects war within. Peace within seeds peace without. Let's find inner peace by honoring that which we've been called to rEvolutionize. The revolution will not be televised, but it will be honorably realized if it comes not the U.S., but from US.